Mango Kale Smoothie

This 4 ingredient mango kale smoothie is my favourite way to start the day! This vibrant green smoothie is creamy and delicious, comes together in just 5 minutes, and is the best way to increase your daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

There is just something about starting your day with a smoothie that makes you feel off to a good start. Especially if that smoothie is packed full of nutrient dense ingredients that’s going to help you tick off a serve of fruits and vegetables without overloading on sugar.

Whether you choose to look at the start of a new year as an opportunity to reset or start some new habits, or you’re simply just looking for a delicious, simple and healthy way to start your morning, this is the recipe for you.

And if you’re not a big fan of green smoothies, well I urge you to give this one a go before solidifying your decision to avoid as I have tried EVERY combination of green smoothie there is and this combination of mango, kale and almond milk is the ultimate and results in a smooth and creamy smoothie that’s actually delicious and enjoyable to drink.

This mango kale smoothie is also under 250 calories which depending on your diet and level of exercise makes it a great low calorie breakfast or a delicious morning snack. Not only is this smoothie healthy but it’s also perfect for dairy free and vegan diets.

Are you ready to make it yet?

Key Ingredients

You only need 4 ingredients for this simple green smoothie making it super practical for a busy weekday morning. Plus like all smoothies, you can customise and tweak it based on your taste preferences and what you have on hand.

Note all ingredients and their quantities are laid out in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Frozen mango – frozen mango is the key to the flavour of this recipe as it adds a gentle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the kale. You can definitely use fresh mango instead, but you’ll also want to add some ice cubes so that your smoothie is cold. If mango is not for you, substitute with frozen banana.
• Kale – you can also swap for spinach.
• Medjool dates – for a hint of sweetness along with some added nutrients and an energy boost. You can also swap honey for a non-vegan alternative.
• Almond milk – I love almond milk for this smoothie as it’s a little lighter than other dairy free milks and still keeps me feeling full all morning. You can easily substitute almond milk for oat milk or soy milk for additional protein or based on taste and preference.

Step-By-Step Instructions

To make this mango kale smoothie you will need a blender. The best one is of course the one you have, be that a regular blender or a bullet blender.

Start by adding all of the ingredients to your blender, ensuring that you’ve removed the seed from your date/s first. You’ll also want to make sure that you’ve rinsed and removed the hard stems of the kale as well.

Blend everything up until smooth and creamy. How long this takes will depend on how powerful your blender is. A high speed blender (like a Vitamix or Blendtec) should break down the kale in just a few minutes, while an older, less powerful blender may need to run a little bit longer to achieve that creamy and smooth consistency.

Green smoothies are best served very cold, so you can also pour it over ice to serve or add ice to the blender. Enjoy straight away!

More healthy breakfast ideas:

Smashed Avocado on Toast
Healthy Banana Bread with Oats
Vanilla Overnight Oats
No-Bake Peanut Butter Muesli Bars